Chapter
Overcoming Racial Stereotypes in Swimming
51:14 - 58:52 (07:37)
A former ocean lifeguard discusses how a conversation with a sergeant changed his perspective on racial stereotypes and enabled him to provide equal opportunities for everyone taking the swim test.
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A new recruit to the army arrives for his first day and meets his platoon Master Sergeant Blackman, who tells him to learn from his mistakes, grow from it, and move on.
51:14 - 51:58 (00:43)
Summary
A new recruit to the army arrives for his first day and meets his platoon Master Sergeant Blackman, who tells him to learn from his mistakes, grow from it, and move on.
ChapterOvercoming Racial Stereotypes in Swimming
Episode#51 Chris VanSant - Delta Force Operator / The Hunt for Saddam Hussein | Part 1
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
A conversation about race in the military starts off positively, but takes a difficult turn when one soldier asks another some tough questions.
51:58 - 53:25 (01:27)
Summary
A conversation about race in the military starts off positively, but takes a difficult turn when one soldier asks another some tough questions.
ChapterOvercoming Racial Stereotypes in Swimming
Episode#51 Chris VanSant - Delta Force Operator / The Hunt for Saddam Hussein | Part 1
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The lack of access to pools and swimming education can have an impact on some minorities being able to pass military swim tests, limiting their opportunities to advance.
53:25 - 56:16 (02:51)
Summary
The lack of access to pools and swimming education can have an impact on some minorities being able to pass military swim tests, limiting their opportunities to advance. Some argue for providing more opportunities for individuals to learn how to swim.
ChapterOvercoming Racial Stereotypes in Swimming
Episode#51 Chris VanSant - Delta Force Operator / The Hunt for Saddam Hussein | Part 1
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
A former soldier expresses his gratitude to his mentor who helped him decide on his life path in the military, and how he's become a direct, no-nonsense person.
56:16 - 58:52 (02:35)
Summary
A former soldier expresses his gratitude to his mentor who helped him decide on his life path in the military, and how he's become a direct, no-nonsense person.